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Mariage


            As I grew up watching fairy-tale romances, I was certain that I would one day find my prince charming and live happily ever after. However, with over four percent per thousand American matrimonies ending in divorce, this once assumed simple vow may need reassessment. So what are the secrets of a blissful couple? I decided to seek advice from my mother who declared her love thirty years ago and is still pleased to this day. .
             Marriage is a commitment that requires deep thought and consideration before a decision is made because it may not be right for everyone.
             My mom met my father and her future husband when she was only eighteen and he was twenty. Within six weeks of dating and against all odds, they were engaged. Three decades and three children later, my parents are an example of a successful relationship. According to her, communication is key. She believes that "marriage should be give and take." The best thing for a couple is to support one another in everything they do. By living by these beliefs, she's maintained contentment and learned a lot about herself.
             While my parents have found marriage to be ideal for them, it isn't necessarily the right option for everyone. My roommate, Brittany, believes that "people change throughout their lives and you can't expect each other to change at the same pace or direction." This is evident as the rates of separation and divorces are continuously increasing. She also states that monogamy can be boring for some and believes it may partially be the cause of so many unsuccessful marriages.
             The media has a huge impact on relationships. Marriage is everywhere on television with programs ranging from "Joe Millionaire" to "Newlyweds." Shows like "The Batchelor" depict finding your soul mate as a competition. In MTV's "Newlyweds", starring Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson, publicize the lives of a couple in their first year of marriage. It makes marriage seem more like entertainment rather than an intimate dedication to one another.


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